Assistant Teacher
Methow Valley Head Start

Thank you for your interest in Okanogan County Child Development Association. By joining our agency, you will become part of our 50+ year legacy of providing services to children and families. The work with our families helps to increase the likelihood of family success and improve kindergarten readiness for children. You will have opportunities to support our philosophy of parents as the primary educator of their children, and make a difference every day.

About the position:

To assist the teacher and cooperate in a supportive role carrying out developmentally appropriate activities. To promote the health, nutrition and education of the children and to attend to their safety and welfare. Must meet requirements per Federal Head Start Performance Standards and any local, state and/or agency policies and procedures.

The ideal candidate will have the following:

• Knowledgeable of early childhood development
• Willingness to learn
• Ability to work as a team member
• Passion to make a difference
• Open-minded
• Use effective interpersonal and oral communication skills.

Education and Experience Required: 

• Preschool:Initial & General certificate or enrolled in the program to be completed within 24 months of hire, or DCYF Equivalent education or higher degree

The position is 40 hours per week for 40 weeks per year with a starting salary of $16.38 per hour, depending on education. If you do not have your certificates or equivalent DCYF degree but are willing to obtain your certificates/degree while working we hire at a provisional rate of $15.60 per hour!

This position is eligible for the following Benefits; Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Retirement, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Time Off.

We invite you to apply to be a part of our dynamic team which provides quality educational services to children in Okanogan County and to become part of the OCCDA family. If you have any questions regarding this position or our application process please contact Julie Hurlbert, HR Manager at 509-826-2466 or jhurlbert@occda.net

In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.